Slovakia looks like a nice country to ride around in. Arko Bici is the workshop of Marek Parajka, situated at the base of the Little Carpathian mountains. It’s far removed from the Terminator world of Peter Sagan, but I’d prefer to explore it on Marek’s Randonneur.

Despite a tumultuous recent history, the Slovak Republic is now a high-income advanced economy with one of the fastest growth rates in the European Union. Perhaps that history contributes to their preference of restoration over refuse. In any case, Marek Parajka of Arko Bici has plenty of projects to keep him busy.